How to Pronounce Initiate

To pronounce "initiate", say IN-it-iat-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

IN-it-iat-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “initiate”

"initiate" has 4 syllables: in-it-iat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does initiate mean?

noun

  1. A new member of an organization.
  2. One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.

verb

  1. To begin; to start.
  2. To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

adjective

  1. Unpractised; untried; new.
  2. Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

Antonyms

completeconcludeendfinish

Words that rhyme with initiate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

inductoriginateexperiencedstartpioneerenlightenedpunditsavant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "initiate"?▾

"Initiate" has 4 syllables: in · it · iat · e.

What does "initiate" mean?▾

Initiate: A new member of an organization.

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